Factbox: Main elements of Japan's security legislation
The upper house of Japan's parliament is expected to enact into law this month legislation that could enable Japanese troops to fight overseas for the first time since World War Two.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the changes are needed to address new challenges such as China's growing military assertiveness. Critics say the laws violate the pacifist constitution and could entangle Japan in U.S.-led conflicts.
Below are key points of the legislation, which consists of one new law and revisions to 10 existing laws.
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